7) FROGS🐸
Bishamon-dō Shōrin-ji (毘沙門堂勝林寺) was founded in 1550 by the 205th abbot of Tōfuku-ji, Kōgaku Reishō (高岳令松).
Frog in Japanese is 'kaeru' (蛙), a homonym for 'return' (返る). People thus pray for things like a safe journey, the return of good fortune, and so on.
Shōrin-ji (勝林寺) is one of Tōfuku-ji's many sub-temples, and has the important role of protecting the vast temple complex from the unlucky north east 'kimon' (鬼門) direction.
It also has one of Kyōto's most gorgeous flower basins.
The temple was founded in 1550 by Kōgaku Reishō (高岳令松), the 205th abbot of Tōfuku-ji.
Dokushū Reitai (独秀令岱) later enshrined an old statue of Bishamonten as principal image.
Camellia Tea Ceremony